Non Marking Impact for Bearings, Assembly & Precision Metal Work

You only need to damage one bearing or flare one thread to realise a steel hammer isn’t always the right tool.

That’s where a Thor rawhide hammer earns its spot on the bench.

A rawhide hammer is used when you need to strike metal without damaging the surface or affecting fit. It hits hard enough to move components, but won’t leave marks, distort edges or wreck finished surfaces. Whether you're installing bearings, lining up shafts or working through a tight assembly job, this is the hammer that lets you work clean without second guessing every strike.

Across Australian workshops, fabrication floors & mechanical setups, these aren’t backup tools, they’re used daily. Once you’ve used a proper non marking hammer on real work, you stop reaching for anything else.

For core striking tools, run these alongside Hammers, Mallets & Hand Tools.

When you're building out a full working kit, combine with Pliers, Wrenches, Ratchets & Spanners, Socket Sets & keep everything organised with Tool Storage so you're covered from first fit through to final tighten.

What’s in This Collection:

► Thor rawhide hammer sizes (No.1, No.2, No.3 & up)
‣ Choose the right rawhide hammer for light assembly, bearing installation or heavier alignment jobs

► Thor split head rawhide hammers
‣ Replaceable face system designed for workshop use without replacing the full hammer

► Copper/rawhide combination hammers
‣ Dual-face striking for switching between force & surface protection on metal components

► Replacement rawhide hammer faces
‣ Buy replacement faces to extend tool life instead of replacing the entire hammer

► Thor soft face hammer range
‣ Controlled non marking impact for precision fitting & assembly work

► Heavy-duty rawhide hammers
‣ Increased striking force for larger components without damaging finished surfaces

► Rawhide mallets for assembly work
‣ Ideal for positioning, adjusting & seating components without surface marking

Most tradies running Thor rawhide hammers don’t stick to one size. Smaller hammers handle bearing work & fine assembly, while heavier heads are used for alignment & structural components. That mix is what keeps jobs moving without damage.

Trade Applications for Thor Rawhide Hammers

► Bearing installation
‣ Seat bearings cleanly without damaging races or causing uneven loading that leads to premature failure. Anyone who’s had to pull a damaged bearing knows this is where the right hammer pays for itself fast

► Mechanical assembly
‣ Align shafts, couplings & housings without marking or distorting machined surfaces. A rawhide hammer gives you control where steel hammers create problems

► Fabrication work
‣ Adjust steel components during fit-up without flaring edges or damaging finished sections before welding or final install

► Automotive repair
‣ Remove & install components where controlled impact matters, especially around threads, seals & fitted parts that can’t afford damage

► Industrial maintenance
‣ Work on plant equipment & machinery without compromising surfaces, coatings or precision components during adjustments

► Engineering workshops
‣ Fine adjustments on tight tolerance assemblies where even minor surface damage can affect fit, alignment or performance

A rawhide hammer is the preferred tool for assembly work where surface damage is not acceptable. Once it’s part of the workflow, it rarely leaves the bench.